Philip Eaton

Phil was born in Tuscan Arizona but spent most of his life in Walden, Colorado. His parents owned a small hotel, and his grandparents owned a large working ranch. Phil worked in the hotel business with his parents but spent most of his summers working on the ranch. Phil loved growing up in the Rocky Mountains and enjoyed hiking, camping, fishing, snow skiing and any activity
that took him outdoors.

He attended 4 years of high school at New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) and greatly
enjoyed his time there. He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO for a brief period on a football scholarship. He then left college to join the Navy in 1954. He hoped to make a career of the Navy but was unable to do that because of an injury that put him into Portsmouth Naval Hospital for approximately 1 year.

Phil was married in 1958 to his first wife and returned to Colorado State to continue with his college. Then, prior to his completion of college, they moved to WVA to be closer to his wife’s family. He continued his college both in Charleston WVA and in Huntington WVA.

Phil and Karen Adams Eaton married on March 24, 1973 in Charlotte , NC. They were planning on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in March of 2023 on a trip to Japan.

Phil and Karen spent 45 yrs at Lake Norman, NC where they enjoyed remodeling their home
on the lake multiple times. They both loved their many family dogs, swimming, sailing, waterskiing, and entertaining family members and friends at their home on the lake.

Additionally, Phil and Karen both loved snow skiing, and spent many wonderful times skiing throughout the US and Europe. They traveled extensively during their marriage and were curious about other countries, cultures, and
people of the world!

Phil is survived by his wife Karen in Beaufort, SC. Additionally he had two sons by his first wife that survive him. He has grandchildren, nieces, nephews, two sister-in-laws, and a brother-in-law that also survive him.

Phil loved people and was always anxious and willing to help anyone in need. He was able to do anything and everything he set his mind on. He was generous with his love, his time, his money, and his energy. He enriched the lives of many people.

Phil was a successful businessman and at the age of 62, started his own company, Steel Tech. He sold his company at age 82 and his company continues and grows under its new owner.

Phil will be missed by all but never forgotten. He was a bright and wonderful star that has moved to a new location.

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